Job Description: The Accountant I is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payment requests/invoices of the University. This position requires independent work with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications: 1. Analytical skills: ability to visualize, articulate, and solve problems and concepts, and make sound decisions based on available information 2. Experience in processing invoices and reimbursements for payment in accordance with policy3. Experience in preparing and formatting Excel spreadsheets for preliminary reporting and transaction uploads 4. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate policies and procedures (verbal and written) 5. Ability to work as a team member 6. Ability to work independently including working with internal and external customers to resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications: 1.Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration 2.Experience using an ERP system 3.Experience with allocating expenditures to different funding sources

Additional Information for Applicants: Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of a criminal history background check.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Some evening and week-end hours are necessary during peak periods.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO YOUR APPLICATION.

TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION APPLICANTS MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION IN THE COVER LETTER. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

SKILLS TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED.

Texas State University will not discriminate against any person (or exclude any person from participating in or receiving the benefits of any of its activities or programs) on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex or disability, veterans status or on the basis of sexual orientation.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Job Posting Number: 2014318

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit jobs.hr.txstate.edu or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 36,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon a criminal history background check.

Texas State University is a tobacco free campus.

Texas State University is an EOE and a member of the Texas State University System.